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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
The collection also includes imaginative portraits of people engaged in various activities, such as playing guitar, riding a bicycle and drinking tea.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Another highlight of the restaurant is its imaginative cocktail menu, featuring signature sips like the Electric Sly, Red Line Remedy and a zesty lemon and golden spritz infused with tej honey wine.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This imaginative backstory, brought to life with the help of the French film studio Gaumont, adds a magical dimension that makes Mirokaï feel more like a companion than a machine.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
With its bold visual style, diverse cast, and deeply personal storytelling, the show
stands as a singular testament to the value of unconventional, imaginative voices.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Another highlight of the restaurant is its imaginative cocktail menu, featuring signature sips like the Electric Sly, Red Line Remedy and a zesty lemon and golden spritz infused with tej honey wine.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This imaginative backstory, brought to life with the help of the French film studio Gaumont, adds a magical dimension that makes Mirokaï feel more like a companion than a machine.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
With its bold visual style, diverse cast, and deeply personal storytelling, the show
stands as a singular testament to the value of unconventional, imaginative voices.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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Our public spaces will be programmed by some of the most inventive and creative teams in experiential streetscapes.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Her latest release, February’s Net Work EP, features four inventive and frequently hard-hitting productions that feature collaborators including Lunice, Machinedrum and Sam Binga.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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As an actor, he's worked with many of the most innovative filmmakers in the U.S., including Quentin Tarantino (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction), Joel and Ethan Coen (Fargo, The Big Lebowski), Jim Jarmusch (Mystery Train, The Dead Don't Die), and Abel Ferrara (King of New York), among many others.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The creative team for the Off Broadway Production included Scenic Design by David Gallo, Lighting Design by Jeff Croiter, Costume Design by Lisa Zinni, Sound Design by Bill Toles, Hair Design by Tommy Kurzman, and Movement by Nancy Renee Braun.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Ahead of this year’s Annecy Animation Festival, Variety spoke with the producers who are making waves in the region to better understand what’s behind this creative boom and what challenges remain.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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